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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1952
Page
9
Community worries grow after a group of youths allegedly attacked near Hayward Highlands and concerns of rape and murder surface. Police pledge effort to catch the quartet of suspects while parents are urged to supervise daughters after dark. Local officials note sewage dumping in nearby areas prompting complaints from Councilman Bill Wilson.
A dubious local note recounts misbehavior by youths in Barnarc and Hillview Crest schools. Dr Harold Sehconicid, superintendent of the local district, cites examples of vandalism and damage totaling about 300 dollars as students tamper with windows and weapons in those schools.
In Costra Valley near Sandy Road and Madison Avenue residents report a drifting “mysterious mystery.” A two-person car appears daily, occupants sit for about a half hour, then leave. One neighbor confronted the scene, prompting a sheriff’s office inquiry as odd freeway rumors spread.
Bertine Barber, a longtime Niles resident, becomes staff correspondent for The Daily Review covering the Niles area. She previously ran Bertine's House gift shop along the Nilex Mission San Jose highway, adapting a child’s playhouse to accommodate a spinal injury and wheelchair use.
Volunteer workers of the Niles fire department will be guests of the Niles chamber of commerce at the annual firemen's barbecue Thursday. The party, for firemen and chamber members, trains at 7 p.m. at Salon's gate. Reservations are being accepted by Chamber Secretary Vernon Elsworth. News items may be submitted to Hertine at Niles 4443 and she will handle all civic and social notices for her area. The Daily Review seeks staff correspondents for Invington Hillview Crest and Deema areas.
Hayward area chamber plans a five day membership drive with a Sept. 15 kick off and Aug. 14 final planning session. Reg Bowman chairs the committee, aviation theme chosen, captains named to date include Ry Willden and Dr. Leo Parry. Meetings this week cover recreation executive finance and aviation, with a reception for General Darlin C. Parks at Villa Lorenza to cap Free Chamber Week.
In Castro Valley and nearby communities many pet shows took place at Airport Village and Bowmen playgrounds. Winners included Green Wilhelm Jerry Maxey Caral Mavadoc Tommy Steele Charlot Averill Edward Rev Stephen Edwards Brad Hings and 28 boys presenting their pets. First place ribbons were awarded at multiple venues with dozens earning prizes in six divisions.
Bernard Isaacson aged 20 of San Lorenzo was rushed to Fairmont hospital after a Sunday morning crash on Hesperign Boulevard in the Teuns- FON Area. He suffered possible fractured ribs and a broken arm and was later transferred to Permanente hospital in Oakland. He attributed the accident to steering wheel mechanical failure.
Dean Thompson, president of the Yours Men's Republican club of Bdexares, will speak tonight at 8 15 p m to the San Lorenzo Republican Women's club at the Community Center. Olive Sheets, district chairman, will discuss registration votes during the business meeting. The meeting is open to the public per Mrs Barbars M Canerilier.
Dr J Ordie Shaffer a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery opens offices at 17082 Via Flores in San Lorenzo. An AC native who studied at Minnesota, he served as chief of surgery aboard a Navy hospital ship and has long been part of the University of Utah Medical School surgery faculty. He plans to settle permanently after touring California and Spain, bringing his wife Dorothea and daughter Ann to the Bay Area.
Hayward police released 23 year old Corman on 150 bail after witnesses reported he pulled a gun at a legal tavern, fled when challenged, and was later found hiding under a car near the bus depot. He faces three Penal Code counts for firenuns and will plead not guilty at a preliminary hearing.
A public meeting for Valle Vista, Tennyson, and Alta Vista residents is planned for August 14 at Bowman School to discuss annexation to Hayward. City officials and district representatives will attend to hear community input after several informal gatherings.
A Sunday boat sinking off Bay near San Mateo prompted Coast Guard helicopter and private boats to rescue four people Arnald Cardoza 39 Malt Moon Bay owner William Isadare 43 Half Moon Bay Jean Stein 35 Redwood City and Sarsh Butler 28 Redwood City picked up by helicopter. The motorboat foundered after motor trouble.
Two Parks AFB airmen, Asie dames McAndrew and Ate Hollis Smith, were recommended for the Soldier's Medal after rescuing a boy from a swift Yosemite River current near Camp Curry. They risked their lives, wading against the water to pull the child to safety as onlookers watched in fear. The tale came to light when the base paper received a witness letter.
The annual picnic of the East Day Center for the Blind will be held at Indian Camp in Tilden Park on Saturday. Blind members and friends meet at 8834 Opal Street at 11 AM for lunch, transportation, and event arrangements coordinated by Welcome Wagon hostesses and Alameda and Hayward volunteers.
Hayward Recreation district runs two parallel programs at Halcyon and Washington Manor playgrounds tomorrow. Parents and children join in softball and volleyball games, party games, and relays starting at 7 pm, with refreshments and a community sing to close. Fathers and sons play softball while mothers and daughters compete in volleyball, as skits entertain attendees.
Hayward grower Eugene C. Cal sing will exhibit at the 1952 California State Fair in Sacramento starting August. His Palomines Canyon Mt Helen and Hathaway Ave orchards are among Alameda County’s best. George Minami of Hesperian Blvd plans carnations displays at Sacramento and Pomona fairs. Floral arrangements will be overseen by Charles Perry and Twin Speed under Supervisor A Jansch.
Ray Daley, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Co Daley of San Lorenzo, is due back in the United States after a four world cruise aboard the destroyer USS James C. Owens. The ship joined Task Force 77 in the Korean combat zone last March, bombarding the East Coast of North Korea and performing screening duties. Daley traveled with German crew members and visited the Mediterranean, Suez Canal, Panama, and Japan during the voyage.
In Niles a trailer court clash unfolds as a new park proposal plans to replace an existing operation on Alameda Creek. Thomas Anderson clashes with health rules and county officials while San Francisco Water Department ownership and planning commission discussions shape two sites east of the Niles Caton yard. Local residents resist for safety and neighborhood impact amid stalled permit appeals and potential resubmission.
Salvation Army advisory board members from Hayward visited Redwood Glen summer camp near Santa Cruz. The group, led by Chairman Jon Lee Wilaur and other officials, toured the camp facilities including a lake, cabins, kitchen, hospital, craft house, chapel, and pool while meeting Col. Samuel Hepburn. They discussed the upcoming United Crusade drive in October.
Hayward notes the annual district picnic of Knights of Columbus councils from the 9th and 10th districts set for August 17 at Knowland State Park in Oakland. Under John J. King and John Banducci the arrangements are managed by a committee including Frank Stonn Alex Lacherity Arsen Luray Lyle Rosa Ed West Walter Connally Peer Riley and others from Oakland Alameda Berkeley and Contra Costa councils.
Secretary Frank M. Jordan announced the distribution of a large voter booklet for the upcoming general election. It lists constitutional amendments propositions and related arguments and includes sample ballots. Six thousand booklets are being sent to county clerks and registrars for forwarding to registered voters.
Centerville officials announce the Newark elementary school addition totaling 232263 dollars, with seven new classrooms in the rear section to be finished by September. The first half opened two years ago adding eight classrooms and offices, and the 1914 main building will be demolished after second section completes.
Oakland Acorns speakers Hayward Council 115 Knights sponsor Sports Night at Eagles Hall 21409 Foothill Blvd presided by John Albrecht. Sussman to spoof radio show. includes business session and Aug 17 inter-district picnic at Knowland State Park. Picnic committee chaired by Tembert Barhneier. fiesta committee members named.
Livermore sergeant Leslie A. Whetstone Jr. has been wounded in action in Korea, according to a late DoD release. He is married to Mrs. Innat Whetstone, of Livermore.
Hayward resident Christine Thowson started ceramics as a curiosity three years ago and has turned it into a profitable part time vocation. She has won seven first place blue ribbons and several other honors from Pleasanton Sacramento and San Leandro exhibitions. Her work now sells privately and at the Shanow Box gift shop in Castro Valley, and she is preparing pieces for major shows in Vancouver and the Pauling Na ugh Exhibition. Thowson owns an electric kiln and an expanding collection of finished and unfinished pieces. Her husband Francis juggles another hobby raising horses on their valley view farm.
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